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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 737.17 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 737.17 and 301.30 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 737.17 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/737.17 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 737.17 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 222,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,105.64/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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